Put those melons in a sling!
The bigger and heavier vertical melons get as they grow, the more likely they are to break from the vine before they are ripe. Give them a bit of support by making a sling out of an old t-shirt, hose, or another material to reduce the strain on the vine. Make your own melon sling with directions from The Vegetable Gardener.
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This is a great solution! I grow some melons in the garden and don’t know what to do when they become bigger! Thanks for sharing this tip!